Zundamochi (Edamame Mochi)

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Soft, chewy mochi coated in a bright green, lightly sweet edamame paste. Best made in summer when fresh edamame are in season; frozen shelled edamame work well too. Makes 12 pieces in about 40 minutes.

Prep 25 min

Cook 15 min

Total 40 min

Yield 12 pieces

Diet Vegan

Ingredients

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10 ½ oz (300 g)shelled edamame, thawed if frozen
⅓ cup (60 g)sugar, for the zunda paste
1 pinchfine salt
2 tbsp (30 ml)water, as needed, for the zunda paste
1 ¼ cups (150 g)glutinous rice flour (mochiko or shiratamako)
2 ½ tbsp (30 g)sugar, for the mochi
1 cup (240 ml)water, for the mochi
⅓ cup (40 g)potato starch or cornstarch, for dusting

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Instructions

Boil the edamame in salted water for 5 minutes until tender, drain and, if the beans have thin skins, slip them off.
Mash the beans in a mortar or process with a little water to a coarse, slightly textured paste.
Mix in the sugar and salt, adding water a teaspoon at a time until the paste is thick but spreadable. Taste and add sugar if wanted.
Whisk the rice flour, sugar and water in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
Cover and microwave 2 minutes, stir well with a wet spatula, then microwave 1 to 2 minutes more until translucent and sticky throughout.
Stir or fold the hot mochi 1 minute until smooth and elastic.
Dust a tray with starch, scrape out the mochi and cut or pinch into 12 pieces, handling with starch-dusted fingers.
Roll each piece in the zunda paste until fully coated and serve the same day.

Tips

Keep your fingers well dusted with starch since hot mochi is very sticky.
Do not refrigerate mochi; it turns hard.
Use a mortar or pulse the food processor briefly so some texture remains.
Mochi can be a choking hazard for small children and older adults; cut small and eat slowly.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make zundamochi (edamame mochi)?

Plan on 25 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 12 pieces.

How should I store zundamochi (edamame mochi)?

Best the same day at room temperature. Keep the paste refrigerated up to 3 days and freeze it for 1 month.

Can I make zundamochi (edamame mochi) ahead?

It is at its best the day it is made; prepare it a few hours before serving.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

Zundamochi is a specialty of Miyagi Prefecture in northern Japan, made with mochi coated in a sweet paste of mashed green soybeans (zunda). Serve it with green tea.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

105 Calories / serving

1.4g Fat

19.8g Carbs

3.8g Protein

8.0g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~1260 cal · 17g fat · 238g carbs · 46g protein · 96g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.